SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTOR POSITION - All positions filled for 2010; will not be hiring camp staff again until 2011.
Job Summary: Have fun this summer while gaining valuable experience in environmental education providing leadership and instruction for the Summer Science Day Camps at the Montana Natural History Center. These camps are a popular series of programs for kids ages 4 – 13, and combine experiential natural science education with outdoor fun and adventure. Camps include weekly field trips and run for 9 weeks from June 14 through August 13. Every week is unique, so staff instructors will gain experience in outdoor environmental education while we explore a variety of topics in natural history!
Specific Duties:
- Develop and lead week-long, themed programs for groups age 4-13 years.
- Provide a safe, fun and educational environment.
- Assure health and safety of the participants and build positive group dynamics.
- Supervise morning and after camp activities as scheduled.
- Maintain program supplies and make suggestions for development.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience) in education or natural sciences
- Must have some experience supervising children in an outdoor setting
- Must be comfortable managing groups of up to 14 children, outdoors
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Strong organizational, communication and writing skills
- Commitment to stewardship through experiential education
- CPR and first aid certification by June 9; life guard certification a plus
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be available for the complete duration of the program
- Flexibility, dependability, responsibility and a desire to have fun!
Conditions:
Length of Commitment: available for 12 weeks (5/31-8/16); each staff person will work 7 weeks of camp. Attend 2 weeks of training from May 31-June 11.
Benefits:
- Experience teaching a variety of natural science curricula in an outdoor setting
- Learn program management skills in planning, evaluation and safety
- Develop curriculum and pilot your new curriculum ideas
- Expand and enhance their knowledge of natural history, place-based and inquiry-based education
- Academic internship credit available
- $290-$310 per week depending on experience (9 weeks total)
To apply, send a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 professional references to:
Alyssa McLean
Montana Natural History Center
120 Hickory St.
Missoula, MT 59801
Call 406-327-0405 or email amclean@montananaturalist.org with questions. Please DO NOT email application materials.
